Operation process of test tube baby
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which is mainly used for couples who cannot conceive naturally. The operation process mainly includes the following steps:
First, women need to go through a series of tests to determine whether it is suitable for IVF. These examinations usually include blood and endocrine examinations, as well as endometrial thickness and uterine cavity morphology. If the female's physical condition meets the requirements, the doctor will give a recommendation for IVF.
Secondly, women receive ovulation guidance therapy to promote the ovarian discharge of one or more mature eggs. This usually involves the use of ovulatory drugs, such as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) or gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), to promote ovarian ovulation.
Next, doctors use a slender surgical needle to puncture the ovary and extract eggs. This process is usually performed in the operating room by experienced doctors. The extracted eggs will be immediately sent to the laboratory for further processing.
In the laboratory, doctors combine sperm and eggs, and combine sperm and eggs in a culture dish through in vitro fertilization. This process is often called in vitro fertilization (IVF). In some cases, if the number or quality of sperm in male semen is insufficient, doctors may choose to use intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) technology, that is, single sperm injection into the egg.
Cost and success rate of IVF
The cost of IVF varies by region and hospital. Generally speaking, the cost of IVF is quite expensive, including medical examination, drug costs, surgery costs and laboratory costs. According to different situations, the cost is between tens of thousands yuan and hundreds of thousands yuan.
As for the success rate, the success rate of IVF is affected by many factors. The age of women is one of the most important factors, the older the age, the lower the success rate. Others include female ovarian function, male semen quality, personal health status, etc. According to statistical data, the global average success rate of IVF is about 30%.
However, it should be noted that IVF is not a one-time success, and sometimes it may require multiple attempts. Therefore, couples should fully understand the success rate and cost before IVF, and be fully prepared for psychological and economic pressure.
Guarantee of IVF
There are certain risks in the success of IVF, and there is no absolute guarantee. No matter how carefully doctors operate, the success rate always has certain risks.
However, the progress of modern medical technology has greatly improved the success rate of IVF. Through accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, doctors can better understand the patient's situation, provide personalized treatment plan, and increase the chance of success.
In addition, scientists are also constantly trying to improve the IVF technology and find more effective ways to improve the success rate. For example, continuously optimize the use of drugs and hormones, improve the formulation of culture dishes and culture media, and improve the accuracy of embryo implantation technology.
Summary
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who cannot conceive naturally achieve their reproductive aspirations. Its operation process mainly includes female ovulation therapy, egg extraction, in vitro fertilization and culture, and embryo implantation.
The cost and success rate of IVF vary from region to region and hospital to hospital. The cost is expensive, and the average success rate is about 30%. Although there is no absolute guarantee of success, with the progress of modern medical technology, the success rate of IVF continues to increase. Couples should fully understand relevant information and be prepared psychologically and economically before IVF.
